Example Sentences

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“If she relies on ideologues rather than veteran TV newspeople, the mechanics of running the place will overwhelm her,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 6, 2025

Farmers argue that this is not practical while keeping a farm business going, with many concerned that the other requirements of the scheme will overwhelm them with paperwork.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2024

The longer this saga drags on, the more the latter will overwhelm the former.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2023

The Crimson Tide athletes will overwhelm the Golden Eagles on the sport’s biggest stage.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2023

I always put music on when I paint, but for the first time I can remember, I’m afraid that the colors will overwhelm me.

From "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass